US Bridges

Cook RD over Spy Run Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 W SR 3 · Structure no. 0200066

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook RD over Spy Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cook RD over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCook RD
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.40 W SR 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.14668, -85.17088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook RD over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook RD over Spy Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cook RD over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cook RD over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cook RD over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.